Recall 20V126000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Report Date
20200303
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Safety Consequence

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.